WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in Plaistow South, Newham

Comprehensive safety analysis for Plaistow South, localized within Newham.

Total Crimes

154
trending_down -15.8% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

110.99per 1k
trending_down -0.4% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

13,166

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences55
Anti-social Behaviour23
Other Theft14
Criminal Damage & Arson12
Vehicle Crime11
Public Order11
Burglary7
Drug Offences6
Theft from Person5
Robbery4
Shoplifting3
Other Crime2
Bicycle Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Cherry Tree Way Map
Violence and sexual offences: 13Public order: 4Anti-social behaviour: 2
22
On or near Glen Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 14Other theft: 2Public order: 2
21
On or near Central Park Road Map
Other theft: 3Vehicle crime: 2Criminal damage and arson: 2
11
On or near Bushey Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 8Bicycle theft: 1
9
On or near Barking Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Burglary: 1Other theft: 1
5
On or near Larch Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Drugs: 1Other theft: 1
5
On or near Brock Road Map
Other theft: 2Public order: 1Vehicle crime: 1
4
On or near New City Road Map
Shoplifting: 2Robbery: 1Theft from the person: 1
4
On or near Benson Avenue Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Other crime: 1
3
On or near Haig Road West Map
Burglary: 1Vehicle crime: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
3

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Safety comparison within Newham district.

Local Rank

#15safest in Newham

National Safety

Top 13%Riskiest

City Average

133.19per 1k

Local Policing

Plaistow West and Canning Town East

Metropolitan Police Service

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Local Priorities

1. Violence Related Priority: Over recent months the COOP store on Plaistow Road E13 has been the target of high frequency shoplifting amounting to tens of thousands of pounds in losses each week. On numerous occasions the individuals responsible have used various weapons against security and store staff, causing fear and distress.

Issued: 6 Feb 2026

Status Update

Action: Officers are working closely with MITIE who have provided an analyst to monitor the offences and provide crucial evidence to assist in prosecutions.
So far officers have been successful in securing over 60 charges on numerous prolific offenders, significantly reducing losses and providing reassurance to shop staff and local resident.

Actioned: 6 Feb 2026

Drug Supply : An increased number of drug dealing offences have been reported in the late evening and early hours of the morning across the ward.

Issued: 6 Feb 2026

Status Update

Action: Working alongside Emergency Response Team to attend and deal with these calls as they are reported and subsequently deal with any identified offenders and vehicles.

Actioned: 6 Feb 2026

Robberies: Robberies taking place along the length of the Greenway continue to be reported. There has been an increase in robberies at the location with the introduction of the darker evenings. These robberies occur in the later afternoon and evening and occur along the Greenway across the BCU by offenders on foot and utilising pedal cycles to carry out theft snatches.

Issued: 6 Feb 2026

Status Update

Action: When practical to do so officers carryout patrols along the Greenway providing a high visibility reassurance as well as identifying anyone involved in robbery offences.

Utilising the use of pedal cycles for cycle trained officers that can respond to offences quicker.

Request the assistance of proactive assets on the BCU as well as mounted officers from MO7 Taskforce.

Actioned: 6 Feb 2026

Engagement Events

JUN27

Community Meeting

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11:00 AM — 11:30 AM

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E13 0DY, London

JUN27

Community Outreach Worker

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2:00 PM — 2:30 PM

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E13 0DY, London

AUG6

Ward Panel Meeting

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6:00 PM — 7:00 PM

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Plaistow Library, North Street London

NOV5

Ward Panel Meeting

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6:00 PM — 7:00 PM

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Plaistow Library, North Street London

FEB11

Ward Panel Meeting

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7:00 PM — 8:00 PM

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Plaistow Library, North Street London

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